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L50 APR

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,651 mi
Last recorded18,651 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 APR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 18,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 18,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 17,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 16,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 15,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 9,233 miles

tpms light on

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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L50 APR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L50 APR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L50 APR registered?

L50 APR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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